MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
fork stanchions pitted.
rear brake binding slightly.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
rear brake binding slightly.
rear brake binding slightly.
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS550?
Based on 5,750 MOT tests across 1,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBP 159S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550 in Red with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Suzuki GS550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 29,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS550 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBP 159S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS550 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Suzuki GS550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RBP 159S registered?
RBP 159S is a 1978 Suzuki GS550, first registered on 10 March 1978.
Is RBP 159S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBP 159S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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